News Desk DUBAI: Courage, commitment and passion were all in evidence today at Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fifth graduation ceremony, which marked the academy’s biggest cohort to date. EFTA also announced the launch of an Advanced Diploma in Pilot Licensing Training (Aeroplane) on the back of the academy’s recognition as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP) by the UAE National Qualifications Centre (NQC). The …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group and a SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is excited to announce partnering with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the establishment of Air Congo. The DRC government will hold a 51% majority stake, while Ethiopian Airlines will retain 49% share, and manage the airline. Ethiopian Airlines …

News Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning global travel programme by Marriott International, are enhancing their partnership to provide Privilege Club members with new benefits to unlock more travel experiences across the globe. Privilege Club members with a Marriott Bonvoy account can convert their Avios into Marriott Bonvoy points starting today. This enhancement is the first-of-its-kind for …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: World No1 Aryna Sabalenka, five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, and reigning Dubai champion Jasmine Paolini lead a star-studded lineup featuring the world’s top 10 WTA players ahead of the milestone 25th anniversary Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ women’s tournament. Paolini’s incredible year has seen her tie the record for the highest-ranked Italian woman in WTA rankings …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A vibrant new addition to Karachi’s cultural landscape, The Haveli, was officially inaugurated on Sunday, 15 December, 2024 at B-1, KDA Scheme #1, Miran Mohammed Shah Road, Karachi 75350 (next to Lal Qila restaurant). This groundbreaking museum, established by a private family foundation, proudly houses the internationally acclaimed textile collection of Nasreen Askari, one of Pakistan’s …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates invites customers to experience a sleigh-full of Christmas cheer for the whole month of December, with traditional treats and festive fare available across international lounges and a host of delights served inflight. For more than a million customers expected to travel in December, Emirates’ heartfelt hospitality celebrates the most wonderful time of the year. Traditional treats …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Maps, the feature-rich app for seamless navigation, has been selected as the official navigation partner for Liwa Village, the highly anticipated event which returns as part of the Liwa International Festival 2025, running from December 13, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: marhaba, a leading global airport hospitality brand and part of dnata, is gearing up to assist a record 500,000 travellers at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) airports this festive season, offering a range of convenient services to ease their journeys*. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice President, UAE Airport …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Dolmen Group; Pakistan’s largest operator of shopping malls and the first company in South Asia to operate REITS is excited to announce the grand opening of its largest mall to date in Lahore. Located in the prestigious Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6, this state-of-the-art development is set to transform the retail landscape of the region …

TORONTO: Qatar Airways is marking two historic milestones: new flights to Toronto Canada, and more Starlink-enabled aircraft than ever before. The airline’s inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – a Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 – landed recently, officially marking the launch of three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport as voted by Skytrax in 2024, Hamad International …